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199226200New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553090240 . An eye-catching first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled top edge in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; In this powerfully written novel Jane Haddam tells the story of a family during the pivotal years of the American Revolution. The Graysons are a close-knit family of farmers in rural Bethlehem Connecticut. When the American Revolution begins the youngest Grayson John is just a boy but he quickly becomes involved in the fight for independence. As the war progresses the family is forced to make difficult choices. John must choose between his family and his country and his father must choose between his loyalty to the British Crown and his love for his family. The Graysons are united by their love for one another and by their faith in God. Despite the hardships they face the Graysons remain steadfast in their beliefs and their love for one another. This is a story of courage sacrifice and hope.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 289 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199626201New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553099752 . A lovely first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in Fine dust-jacket; This book is about a girl who is trying to find her place in the world and her family is falling apart. She meets a boy who seems to be the same as her and they start a friendship. But as she gets to know him better she realizes that he is different from her and she decides to leave him.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 275 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199426209New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 055308562X . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket with minor edgewear; This lyrical novel tells the story of Tess a young woman who has been hurt too many times to count. She retreats into her own world and is slowly pulled out into the lives of the people around her. As she opens up to them she discovers that pouring her heart out to them might be the only way to heal them.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 311 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
199726202New York: Bantam Books. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0553099469 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; When Jane Haddam's mother is found dead Jane is forced to confront the fact that she may have killed her. Jane must come to terms with what really happened the night her mother died and try to find out who really killed her.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 281 pages . Bantam Books hardcover
200026207New York: St. Martin's Minotaur. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 2000. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0312209096 . A bright first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with bumped lower corners in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear; When Maisie Green's father is kidnapped she and her mother who is a nurse travel to a small town in Maine to find him. There Maisie meets her new stepfather Nathan and his daughter Scout. Nathan tells them about the skeleton key and how it can open any lock. Maisie and Scout decide to find the key and soon they are on a wild adventure. They meet strange people go on dangerous quests and even face danger from the ghosts of the town. But in the end they find the skeleton key and save their father.; A Gregor Demarkian Novel; 8vo; 276 pages . St. Martin's Minotaur hardcover
198826222New York: Donald I. Fine Inc. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1556110901 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly foxed top edge in alike dust jacket with minor edgewear; Author's first mystery as Hailey. Introduces Steve Winslow; 8vo; 256 pages . Donald I. Fine, Inc. hardcover
199026224New York: Donald I. Fine Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1556112157 . A first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to top edge in Fine dust-jacket; "Steve Winslow faces his most unusual case advising a client about changing the terms of a will without letting next-of-kin know and then discovering the man stone dead in a subway tunnel deep in the bowels of New York City." ; A Steve Winslow Courtroom Drama; 8vo . Donald I. Fine, Inc. hardcover
199226225New York: Donald I. Fine Inc. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 1556113331 . A first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light soiling to top edge in dust-jacket in Fine condition; "Irreverent attorney/trouble-shooter Steve Winslow who won kudos and fans in four previous courtroom dramas returns here to find himself on the wrong side of the courtroom equation. "; A Steve Winslow Courtroom Drama; 8vo . Donald I. Fine, Inc. hardcover
199645821New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312342 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with light edgewear. SIGNED by author James W. Hall directly on the title page; In Buzz Cut James W. Hall takes readers on a dark and dangerous ride through the heart of the American criminal underworld. From the mean streets of Detroit to the seedy underbelly of Las Vegas Hall takes the reader on a journey into the dark side of life. With gut-wrenching detail Buzz Cut takes readers on a wild ride from the bottom of the barrel to the top and back again.; 8vo; 374 pages; Signed by Author . Delacorte Press hardcover
199626226New York: Dutton. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939199 . A smart first edition/first printing in Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Near Fine dust-jacket with light edgewear; Gary Hardwick's Cold Medina is a story of love loss and redemption. Settled in the barren heart of the Great Basin Desert the town of Cold Medina is a place where the law of the land is the gun. In this harsh environment Marshal John Wesley Hardwick and his wife Belle have built a life together and raised a daughter Liza. But when Belle is brutally raped and killed John is consumed with rage and grief. Determined to avenge Belle's death John transforms Cold Medina into a lawless town ruled by guns and fury. As he builds his own version of justice John comes to understand the power of love and forgiveness in the face of tragedy.; 8vo; 344 pages . Dutton hardcover
199726228New York: Dutton. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0525939202 . A handsome first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition in Fine dust-jacket; Gary Hardwick's new novel is about a small town that is suddenly besieged by zombies. With the help of a group of survivors the town must figure out how to fight off the zombies and protect themselves from the dangers that lurk outside.; 8vo; 357 pages . Dutton hardcover
199626236New York: Scribner. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1996. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684800470 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine in Near Fine dust jacket with a hint of edgewear; When the wealthy and powerful Abbott family is targeted for a gruesome murder the FBI launches an intense investigation. The trail quickly leads to the family's ancestral home in Ireland where the Abbott's powerful ancestors once ruled with an iron fist.As the FBI investigates the family's dark history they soon realize that the Abbott's bloodline is tainted with a dark magic that can only be released by the heir to the family's throne. With the clock ticking and the heir in danger the FBI races to find the heir before the dark magic destroys them all.Blood Lines is an exciting mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 281 pages . Scribner hardcover
199426240New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684196506 . An eye-catching first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled edges in alike dust jacket with minor creasing to upper right corner; Death to Go is a young adult novel about a high school student Mackenzie who must grapple with the death of her mother. Mackenzie is forced to confront her grief her anger and her fears as she tries to come to terms with her mother's death. Throughout the novel Mackenzie meets different people who help her to process her grief and to find some form of peace.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 281 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
199326241New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684195194 . A stunning first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled top edge in Fine dust jacket; In Death Watch Cynthia Harrod-Eagles tells the story of a small town in upstate New York that is terrorized by a serial killer. The townspeople are gripped by fear as they wonder who the killer is and how they can stop him.Death Watch is a dark and suspenseful novel that will keep readers riveted until the very end.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 280 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
199826243New York: Scribner. Very Good in Fine dust jacket. 1998. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0684837765 . A smart first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with cocked spine and soiled fore edge in Fine dust jacket; Killing Time is a novel about a woman who has been stuck in a dead-end job for years and is desperate for a change. She meets a man who seems to have everything and is willing to share it with her. However the more time she spends with him the more she realizes that he is a liar and a cheat.; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 313 pages . Scribner hardcover
199126244New York: Charles Scribner's Sons. Very Good in Near Fine dust jacket. 1991. 1st US Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0684193884 . A bright first American edition/first printing in Very Good condition with soiled edges and bumped corners in Near Fine dust jacket with minor edgewear; A mystery introducing Inspector Bill Slider ; A Bill Slider Mystery; 8vo; 266 pages . Charles Scribner's Sons hardcover
199825514New York: Avon. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0380975297 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with lightly soiled board edges in Fine dust jacket. SIGNED by author Carolyn Hart directly on the title page; Carolyn Harts latest novel tells the story of the descendants of the Dead Yankees the military unit of Hessian mercenaries who fought for the British during the American Revolution.As the novel opens members of the Dead Yankees descendants are gathered in East Tennessee to commemorate their ancestor General James Wolfe who was killed in 1759 at the Battle of Quebec. While the gathering is meant to be a peaceful and healing event the descendants unresolved anger and grief over the losses and betrayals of the past continue to fester.As the descendants begin to unravel the mysteries of Wolfes life and death they are drawn into a complex and dangerous game of politics espionage and battles with French and American forces. Yankee Doodle Dead is a riveting historical mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.; A Death on Demand Mystery; 8vo; 273 pages; Signed by Author . Avon hardcover
197126245Woodstock VT: The Countryman Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. c1971. Book Club Edition. Hardcover. A Near Fine Book Club edition in Very Good lightly chipped dust-jacket; When Reginald Hill was young he wanted to be a scientist. But as he got older he realized that he wanted to be more than that. He wanted to learn more. And so he did becoming one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. In this book Hill shares his wisdom and insights on learning both on a personal and institutional level. He discusses the importance of learning for both personal development and society and offers advice on how to achieve success in learning. This book is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their education or career.; 8vo . The Countryman Press hardcover
199426247New York: Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company. Near Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1994. 1st US Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0881503827 . A handsome first American edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with soiled page edges in Fine dust-jacket; The story follows the adventures of Flora and Fauna two animals who live on a small rural farm in the 1920s. When their owner dies they are left to fend for themselves. Flora the more worldly of the two begins to ask people for favors while Fauna the more trusting of the two tries to do everything herself. They soon find themselves in over their heads as they are targeted by a local gang the Moon Rats and a greedy landowner. With the help of a magical horse they must overcome obstacles and save their farm before it's too late.; Dalziel / Pascoe; 8vo . Foul Play Press / W. W. Norton & Company hardcover
199026248New York: Delacorte Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301308 . A smart first edition/first printing in Very Good condition with lightly soiled edges and damp wrinkling to a few pages in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear and soiling to rear; Bones and Silence is a book about a boy named Tom who has to go to a new school and make new friends. He is nervous about making new friends but he soon finds out that he is not the only one who is new.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 332 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199826251New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0385332785 . An attractive first edition/first printing in About Fine condition in alike dust-jacket with minor edgewear; On Beulah Height tells the story of a white family in the deep south during the early 1960s. The family is plagued with the trials and tribulations that come with being white in a black community. The father a proud and stubborn man struggles to maintain order in the household and protect his family from the danger lurking in the shadows.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 374 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199426252New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1994. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312709 . A bright first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and round blue sticker to rear; Pictures of Perfection is a unique book that showcases the beauty of nature. It contains stunning photos of flora and fauna that are perfect in every way. The author has captured the natural beauty of the world in a way that is both stunning and inspiring.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 307 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199226253New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385301316 . A bright first edition in Near Fine condition with minor soiling to top edge in Very Good dust jacket with edgewear soiling to front and light vertical crease to rear; At first Reginald Hill's life was unremarkable. He worked as a laborer and raised a family. But then in the year 20xx Reginald is suddenly recalled to life. He is confused and scared but he is determined to find out what happened to him and to return to his family. Reginald is helped by a woman who also has been recalled to life and they work together to find out what happened to the world and to their loved ones. Reginald and the woman are joined by others who have been recalled and they all work together to find a way to return the world to normal.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 359 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199626254New York: Delacorte Press. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1996. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0385312717 . A smart first edition/first printing in Near Fine condition with light page edge soiling in Very Good dust-jacket with moderate edgewear; In this beautifully written and haunting novel Reginald Hill tells the story of a family coping with tragedy. When their father passes away the family is forced to face their grief head on. They must find a way to move on and find comfort in each other. The Wood Beyond is a story of love loss and resilience.; A Dalziel / Pascoe Mystery; 8vo; 358 pages . Delacorte Press hardcover
199526264New York: Alfred A. Knopf. Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1995. First Edition; First Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0679412069 . First edition/first printing in Good condition with cracked spine in Very Good dust-jacket with small chip to upper spine and light edgewear; In Absolute Truths Howatch explores the history of ideas from the ancient Greeks to the Enlightenment and considers how truth has been conceived and pursued. She examines the ways in which truth has been used to justify violence dictatorship and other atrocities and offers a provocative critique of the idea of truth as an absolute.Howatch demonstrates that the quest for truth is always bound up with the power dynamics of society and the ways in which individuals seek to control their environment. She argues that the pursuit of truth is not an objective process but is instead shaped by the interests and values of those who hold power. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of ideas the philosophy of science and the use of truth in society.; 8vo; 559 pages . Alfred A. Knopf hardcover